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EU commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans visited the Norwegian minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy in Hammerfest
21/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesOn Thursday, March 20, the EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, visited Hammerfest to meet with Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss. The visit is part of the ongoing dialogue between Norway and
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Better Measures to Detect Irregular Migration
02/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Ministry of Justice and Public Security has sent out for consultation proposals for amendments to the Immigration Act and regulations to implement the Eurodac Regulation from 2024 into Norwegian law.
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Norway funds shipment of grain from Ukrainian to Syria
17/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Russia’s war on Ukraine has exacerbated global challenges related to food security. Through our support for the 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative, Norway helps ensure that food grain reaches those who need it most while also supporting Ukraine’s
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Finland considering withdrawal from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
02/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I regret Finland’s intention to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Statement by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Syria
08/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs- I am deeply worried about the violent clashes in the western regions of Syria, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Norway responds to negative developments in Georgia
03/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsLike many other countries, Norway has reacted to recent negative developments in Georgia in several ways. An EU decision to suspend the visa free regime for official passport holders will be followed up by parallel steps by Norway.
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National Security Adviser at the Office of the Prime Minister
09/12/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterAs part of the effort to strengthen the implementation of the National Security Strategy, the Government has decided that State Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister Thomas Hornburg is to serve as National Security Adviser to the Prime
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Norwegian Ministry of Justice Extends Option Deadline for Purchasing Additional Rescue Helicopters with Leonardo
09/12/2025 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MoJ) has agreed with Leonardo to extend the option deadline for purchasing additional AW101 SAR Queen rescue helicopters by two months.
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Norway to participate as guest country in G20
01/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterBrazil has now taken over the G20 Presidency for the next year and has invited Norway to participate as a guest country in the G20’s work. ‘Brazil’s invitation to Norway to participate in the G20 the next year represents a major vote of confidence.
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Norway has delivered the first F-16’s to Romania
01/12/2023 News story Ministry of Defence- Three pilots from Romania will take off from Rygge Airfield this week with three overhauled F-16 back home to Romania. The purchase of F-16 will aid in the modernization and defence of Romania, an allied nation in NATOs eastern flank, that also
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Foreign Minister welcomes a temporary ceasefire in Gaza
22/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway welcomes the agreement on a temporary humanitarian ceasefire and the release of hostages from Gaza. Both are crucial', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Prime Minister Støre to co-chair international Ocean Panel
02/11/2021 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will join the international High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy as co-chair.
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Continued strong Norwegian support for Ukraine's war of self-defence
29/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Ukraine is our top priority and will remain so for a long time to come. Norway will stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes', says Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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New political advisers
18/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Kai Steffen Østensen as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care services Ingvild Kjerkol, Ms. Maria Varteressian as political adviser to Minister of Climate and Environment Espen Barth Eide
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Odd Roger Enoksen appointed new Minister of Defence
15/10/2021 News story Ministry of DefenceOdd Roger Enoksen from The Centre Party was appointed as Minister in The Ministry of Defence in Norway Oct. 14th 2021.
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Foreign Minister at Gaza summit in Cairo: ‘Urgent help needed in Gaza’
21/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Getting sufficient humanitarian aid into Gaza is urgent. In addition, we must prevent the conflict between Israel and Hamas from escalating further and having serious regional consequences. If there is to be a lasting peace, we must think beyond
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Changes among the political advisers
07/01/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Mailinn Lindtveit Stoveland is appointed as political adviser to Minister of International Development, Ms. Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.
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Stoltenberg to write report on Nordic-Baltic security and defence cooperation
15/01/2025 News story Office of the Prime MinisterThe Heads of State and Government of the Nordic and Baltic countries have today appointed the former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to prepare an independent report with policy recommendations aimed at advancing Nordic-Baltic security and
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Joint Statement on Afghanistan
01/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsSpecial Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan from Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in Rome on 18 October 2023.
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Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt in Kyiv: Foreign Minister warns against use of the cold as a weapon
28/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is back in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv. ‘The situation we are witnessing is desperate. Many people here are facing a grim choice: to flee or to freeze. Russia is pursuing this war with an unprecedented degree